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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
8
City leaders discuss federal aid for low cost housing as Congress debates a trimmed Truman bill. Hamilton plans a Housing Commission to pursue early aid and expands slum clearance and farm housing provisions.
Walter H. Headley 58 a Cannesville farmer died in a local hospital from injuries after a team of horses bolted and knocked him from a hay wagon in Zanesville authorities reported.
A one story four room frame house at the rear of 1725 Central Ave Middletown suffered 500 in fire and water damage just before noon. Occupant Frank Baird said a lit rag used to burn out a wasp near the roof started the blaze around 11 30 a m. The roof burned creating a large hole and interiors suffered heavy damage while Baird was preparing to paint. The shed is behind A J Ryan haberdashery.
The text notes that China purchased arms paid for by Italy during the war and mentions an international embargo on such arms. It says profits existed in the trade and some participants enjoyed immunity.
President Truman said the decision to continue the repeal fight for the Taft Hartley act rests with Democratic congressional leaders. He noted the Senate passed a Taft dominated bill and indicated he remains keen on enacting a repeal during the session. He also voiced bullish views on the economy and anticipated a forthcoming economic message to Congress.
Middletown Hospital records for June show fewer mishaps in five of seven classifications from May. Vehicle accidents rose to 64 and industrial incidents rose to 52 while pedestrian, home, school, parks, and unclassified categories fell. One traffic death occurred outside city limits but within the hospital area.
An advertisement proclaims Foley Pills relieve nocturnal awakenings caused by bladder irritation not kidneys. It claims a 24 hour test with a money back double guarantee and urges purchases from a druggist for full satisfaction or refund.
The Eagles Lodge asks City Commissioners to remove a drinking fountain on Main Street in front of rebuilding at 1226 Central Ave. They note dogs drink there while few people use it and winter freezing creates a sidewalk hazard.
The Eaton village council at a Tuesday meeting urged church congregations to park parallel along church fronts. Fire marshal officials warned Mayor Miltenberger that current diagonal parking blocks access for fire equipment on narrow streets during services.
Vice Consul William B. Olive, 32, of Ironton Missouri, was detained incommunicado by Shanghai police after a traffic jam arrest during a parade. The American consulate says Olive was beaten severely at a wayside station and officials fear he is in serious condition while police refuse to state the charges.
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